Question Q.14Examine. Elaborate reasonsGS1GS1
Mangroves play a significant role in coastal ecology and economy. Examine. Also, elaborate the reasons behind the accelerated destruction of the mangrove habitat.
Introduction
As per the Indian state of Forest report, Mangroves constitute 8.1% of forest cover. It has increased upto 52.6 sq km from previous report.
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Main Body
Role in coastal ecology
[Diagram description: Map showing Mangrove distribution with labels - Sunderban, Pichawaran, S. Andaman etc. Ag Mangroves distribution]
1It plays barrier & buffer role to major disasters like Uthrones
2It sequesters 10times more carbon sequestration capacity than normal tree
3Enables formation of deltas (e.g Sunderbans delts)
4Thriving Biodiversity in flora & fauna (e.g - Bengal tigers)
5Helps in blue economy vision of India
Reasons being accelerated destruction
1Seepage seepage of Agricultural yeasting Industrial discharge polluting air
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Diagram
Map of India showing mangrove distribution areas including Sunderban, Pichawaran, S. Andaman and other coastal regions with arrows indicating distribution pattern
Answer continues on next page
- Good use of statistics (8.1% forest cover, 52.6 sq km increase)
- Includes specific examples (Sunderbans, Bengal tigers)
- Addresses both ecological and economic roles
- Includes visual representation (diagram of distribution)
- Mentions blue economy vision of India
Topper
Saichaitanya Jadhav
AIR 68
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Important Geophysical Phenomena
Mangroves and coastal ecology
Writing Stats
109
Total words
9
Paragraphs
informative and structured
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